Standard TRICARE is the basic health care. It provides healthcare for soldiers and their family who do have TRICARE prime. “If you visit a non-network provider, you're using the Standard option. If you visit a network provider, you're using the Extra option. Referrals not required, but you may need prior authorization from your regional contractor for some services.” (dha)
TRICARE Extra
Is the similar to standard.” Meets or exceeds the requirements for minimum essential coverage Basic health care coverage that meets the Affordable Care Act requirement. If you don’t have coverage, you may have to pay a fee for each month you aren’t covered. under the Affordable Care Act (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..”(DHA) just like the TRICARE standard. …show more content…
The doctor is found based on your zipcode. You are assigned a primary doctor who will be your main provider. It even falls under the affordable care